I haven't bought these yet, but I am a HUGE fan of the La Sportiva Fireblade. I ran R2R2R in the Grand Canyon (about 50 miles) with the Fireblades and definitely would reccomend them. I also have put quite a few miles on the Slin...I haven't bought these yet, but I am a HUGE fan of the La Sportiva Fireblade. I ran R2R2R in the Grand Canyon (about 50 miles) with the Fireblades and definitely would reccomend them. I also have put quite a few miles on the Slingshot, which is more of a racing flat. This new Raceblade promises to be in the same vein as the Slingshot- definitely a good pick for an ultra or trail race where you plan to be in the front of the pack. Not a great pick for beginners, though.

Like an old friend, they’ve been there for me over thousands of feet and hundreds of miles and they’re one of my most trusted pieces of gear. Mont Blanc or Mt. Shasta, they keep marching. Love your feet and they will love you.